How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Peoria?
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $29.03 an hour or $5,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.03
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $60,380 | $29.03 | |
| 75th | $81,870 | $39.36 | |
| 90th | $85,360 | $41.04 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| Chicago, IL | $79,290 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,830 |
| Davenport, IA | $63,440 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,150 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,720 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,870 |
| Springfield, IL | $58,990 |
| St. Louis, MO | $57,850 |
| Paducah, KY | $52,160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $29.03 ($60,380 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $60,380 against $60,020 nationally, 1% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $67,810, so Peoria pays 11% less.
Where does Peoria rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
175 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,360 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.